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Green Tea and EGCG Catechins

EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate) is a catechin found in green tea.  A recent study states that EGCG protects the skin from UV radiation damage and tumor formation.  This study can be read in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, 2007, v. 18:5, p287-296, S. Katiyar, C. Elmet.  The article is entitled “Green tea and skin cancer: photoimmunology, […]